It’s hard to win on the road in the Big Ten Conference.
The 84-87 loss in overtime to #14 ranked Illinois gave you some insight on why it can be so hard.
We can start with the usual disadvantages when playing on the road like sleeping in a hotel bed instead of your own warm bed. The food isn’t the same and you likely had to take a plane to get there.
The sights and sounds of the gym also add into the difficulty of winning on the road.
What shouldn’t be a problem is the officiating and rather the inconsistency in the officiating for teams who are playing on the road in the Big Ten.